Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenancy because the tenant didn't pay rent on time. The tenant was told to pay back the rent, water bills, and filing fees.
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and bond
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Bond Released Despite Tenant Signature Discrepancies
Tenant granted possession order over unlawful occupier
Tenancy Terminated for Rent Arrears Over 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay for End-of-Tenancy Damages and Cleaning Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Property Repairs
Tenancy Terminated Due to Significant Rent Arrears
Tenant Ordered to Remove Dogs from Property
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to remove dogs from the property because the tenant breached the tenancy agreement by keeping pets, which was explicitly prohibited.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears Exceeding 21 Days
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Break Fee After Early Termination
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay rent arrears and a break fee after agreeing to end a fixed-term tenancy early without a formal variation agreement. The Tribunal found that the tenant acknowledged continuing to pay rent under the existing tenancy agreement.
Tenant's lease terminated for abandonment and unpaid rent
Tenant Ordered to Pay for Cleaning and Repairs After Accepting Liability
The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay the landlord $2,802.59 for cleaning and repairs after the tenant accepted responsibility for damages and poor conditions at the end of the tenancy.
Tenant Held Liable for Pet Dog Damage to Rental Property
The Tenancy Tribunal decided that a tenant was responsible for the damage to the carpet caused by their pet dog. The tenant failed to properly contain the dog, leading to multiple instances of urination on the carpet.
Tenant's Tenancy Terminated Due to Unpaid Rent and Mental Health Issues
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they hadn't paid their rent for over 75 days. The tenant had serious mental health issues, and the court granted possession to the landlord on May 1st, 2025.
Tenant Deported, Bond Awarded to Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal awarded the landlord the bond amount after the tenant was deported without giving proper notice. The landlord was compensated for rent arrears with the bond.